Chapter twenty three

"It never got there?!" Mr. Hodge's voice boomed out loud in anger, as he stood up from his chair trying to wrap around his head at the bad news that just hit him like a hundred bullets.

"Yes, Sir. We were also surprised at the outcome. We didn't know the cops will be there." Lion told him over the phone and looked at Owen who was a bit sorry since Lion was shouldering it all.

Mr. Hodge's voice was ragged. The anger on his face was so obvious, you could think he'll kill anyone that walk up to him.

"This isn't happening." He said shaking his head. "This can't happen, Lion! How did it happen?" He yelled out loud. "This is money I lost! A lot of it!" He hit his hand on his desk in anger. "Damn it!" He cursed out loud.

"Sir, Sir. Two of our men were caught by the police. What should be done?" Lion asked since that was also a big problem.

Mr. Hodge's heart was beating heavily, as his chest rose up, and down in rapid breaths. "I'll...I'll deal with that. They have to be silenced before they'